Smooth rich chocolate pudding shots, served in espresso cups and flavoured with coffee and optionally with your favourite liqueur. A perfect meal-ender!
2ozsemi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped (bittersweet recommended)
1/4cuphalf and half cream, 10% b.f.
1Tablespoonbrewed espresso or strong brewed coffee
1TablespoonIrish Cream Liquor or Kahlua , optional o additional coffee or water
1largeegg
1/2teaspooncornstarch
Whipped cream, for topping
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Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Set heat under the pan to low. Using a whisk, heat, whisking constantly, until the chocolate melts and the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes. DO NOT ALLOW TO BOIL! *Mixture will thicken at around 170 F, so if you have an instant-read thermometer, check the temperature frequently to asses when you are nearing that point. No thermometer? Watch for the whisk to start leaving marks in the mixture when stirred. If you cook a tad long and you get some lumps, you can pour through a fine sieve to remove the lumps.
Immediately pour the mixture into serving cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Serve topped with a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
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